2008 Woodie Awards
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Drought engulfs city
Campus implements detailed plan to conserve water.
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With the waters of Lake Hartwell falling to a record low, Clemson University has transitioned into the "Severe Drought" phase of its Drought Management Plan. During the past 12 months, the city has received 62 percent less rainfall than normal, resulting in a 23-inch deficit and threatening the Hartwell reserves where Clemson draws its potable water.
CAT changes cause confusion
New transit route leaves room for improvement.
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Both commuters and those who cannot muster the energy to cross the Lightsey Bridge on foot have no doubt noticed a change in the Clemson Area Transit (CAT) system serving Clemson's campus. Less than a month before classes began on Aug. 20, University and CAT officials collectively approved and implemented the new Tiger Route.
Stories of Summer
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Fred Bryan Sophomore engineering major Visiting relatives becomes all the more enjoyable when your family hails from Naples, Italy. Accompanied by two cousins, Bryan's 23-day excursion included visits to Vienna, Munich, Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris and London with some "jet-lag recovery days at the beginning and some Euro-recovery days at the end" of his trip.
Moving on up
Barker's Top 20 vision in sight.
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U.S. News & World Report has given Clemson Tigers everywhere something new to roar about. The magazine's yearly ranking of the nation's top universities has awarded Clemson the No. 22 spot among the best national public universities. The achievement, a five-place leap from last year's ranking of No.
Smoking ban airs out city
Lighting up in Clemson's public places is now illegal.
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As of July 1, 2008, smokers in the city of Clemson have had to pay close attention to where they light up - or else risk legal repercussions. The much-discussed smoking ban officially went into effect earlier this summer, prohibiting smoking in public enclosed areas such as bars and restaurants.
Campus home to first SC Apple store
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On June 13, 2008, the first Apple store in South Carolina officially opened its doors in Clemson University's Edgar A. Brown Student Union. The visionary result of Vice Provost and Clemson Computing Information Technology (CCIT) CIO Jim Bottum, the Clemson Apple Store came to fruition after a surge in both faculty and student interest, after CCIT approved of the idea of opening an Apple store on Clemson's campus last year.
Student Government Week in Review
"Clemson hits 22 in United States, 61 overall, and apparently retention rate is hurting us." -Vice President of Student Affairs Gail DiSabatino "Clemson could be having a 'Conservation Drive' similar to the blood drive against USC." -Undergraduate Student Government Vice President JT Clark.
Tiger Briefs
On Friday, Sept. 12 Littlejohn Coliseum will host Tiger Shag. The concert will feature the beach sounds of bands such as The Embers, The Catalinas, the Out-of-Towners and The East Coast Band, as well as inflatable games and food. Tickets cost $15 and are available at the Littlejohn Coliseum east gate box office, TicketMaster outlets or online at www.
Weekly World Update
National Report ? Three Florida homeless people were hurt, with two hospitalized in critical condition, after they were beaten by four teenagers on Aug. 25. St. Augustine deputies said the transients were approached while they were sleeping underneath a railroad bridge and beaten with a board, a shopping cart and other objects.
Construction hinders travel
Those traveling to Atlanta this weekend should expect delays.
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Downtown Atlanta will undergo major Interstate reconstruction during Labor Day weekend. With the Clemson Tigers scheduled to face the University of Alabama Crimson Tide in the Georgia Dome on Saturday, fans traveling to the first football game of the season can expect more traffic delays than usual.
